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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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